Japanesse Knotweed- Fallopia japonica is a plant found in the Bamboo family and is an invasive species.
Habitat: Grows on disturbed soil, along roadsides and riverbanks, in other moist areas, and fields. Native to parts of Asia but also gown in North America.
Found: on Recreational Center trail "Lost Farm Trail" at (N 40 degrees 20.177 W 80 degrees 06.031)
Branches: Bamboo shoot like, are green with red some lite red.
Berries: with the leaves in the summer season white in color
Joints: keeps the branches together and branches off new branches
Leaves: Symmetrical, rough jagged sides, and green in color with light green veins. Toxic: Not toxic to humans
Food Uses: Best when 6 to 8 inches tall, the intensely tart, tangy shoots (discard all the tough leaves)
Seasons: Mid-April to early May
Importance: Can be used as a medical herb as a gentle laxative. Or as a source of vitamin A, along with vitamin C.
*Invasive species*
Map where Japanese Knotweed is grown. Remember; this species is invasive.
Japanesse Knotweed- Fallopia japonica is a plant found in the Bamboo family and is an invasive species.
Habitat: Grows on disturbed soil, along roadsides and riverbanks, in other moist areas, and fields. Native to parts of Asia but also gown in North America.
Found: on Recreational Center trail "Lost Farm Trail" at (N 40 degrees 20.177 W 80 degrees 06.031)
Branches: Bamboo shoot like, are green with red some lite red.
Berries: with the leaves in the summer season white in color
Joints: keeps the branches together and branches off new branches
Leaves: Symmetrical, rough jagged sides, and green in color with light green veins.
Toxic: Not toxic to humans
Food Uses: Best when 6 to 8 inches tall, the intensely tart, tangy shoots (discard all the tough leaves)
Seasons: Mid-April to early May
Importance: Can be used as a medical herb as a gentle laxative. Or as a source of vitamin A, along with vitamin C.
*Invasive species*
Map where Japanese Knotweed is grown. Remember; this species is invasive.